Childminder in Ealing

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2015 27 September 2011

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has failed to keep Ofsted informed of changes to the adults living in the home. This is also breach of the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has not extended her procedures for child protection to include the safe use of mobile phones and cameras.  The childminder does not make the best use of writing opportunities, particularly when children are engaged in role play or imaginative games.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder's home is welcoming and toys are readily available, which encourages children to make choices about their play.  The childminder is aware of children's interests and provides some good encouragement with their imaginative play ideas.  The childminder works well with parents and recognises how to support them, being flexible in her childcare arrangements to accommodate parents' working hours.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop a better understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board policy, in relation to the use of mobile phones and cameras.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen children's literacy experiences by including opportunities for writing during role play and other activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that Ofsted is informed of the name, date of birth and telephone number of any person living on the premises (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that Ofsted is informed of the name, date of birth and telephone number of any person living on the premises (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed observations of the childminder and children in the home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection regarding her practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked a sample of the documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including her self-evaluation document.  The inspector spoke to one parent.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a well-resourced home environment, where children can choose from a range of play resources and equipment. The childminder has dedicated the conservatory and back room for the children's use and this enables them to have easy access to most toys. The childminder joins in the children's play and introduces new ideas to extend their imagination further. She combines their role play with other learning experiences, making good use of mathematical concepts as the children hide their toys under, in or behind a cardboard box. In addition, she constantly talks to the children encouraging their communication skills as they play. Children are beginning to show an interest in letters and words and the childminder helps them make connections to familiar words, such as their names. However, the childminder does not make sure writing materials are readily available for children to begin to write for a purpose as they play.

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requires improvement

The childminder has attended safeguarding training and has a suitable knowledge of the reporting procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. However, she has not considered how to ensure safety around the use of mobile phones and cameras. Children are happy on their arrival at the childminders home and know the routines of taking off their outdoor shoes as they come indoors. The childminder understands how to promote children's self-help skills. She encourages them to be independent in their toileting skills and in developing their confidence to eat independently. This learning helps prepare children for the next stage in their learning. She holds a relevant first-aid certificate, which enables her to deal appropriately with any minor accidents. The childminder promotes children's physical health appropriately. Younger children accompany her on the daily school runs and experience fresh air and exercise as they walk to and from school. In

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requires improvement

addition, they visit parks and other places of interest regularly.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has not kept Ofsted informed of changes to the people living in the home. However, this has a minimal impact on children's safety as the adults have current suitability checks in place. The childminder has made suitable improvements since her last inspection. In particular, she has developed a secure understanding of how to complete risk assessments on her home. As a result, children play and learn in a secure home environment. The childminder keeps suitable observation records, including completing the two-year-old progress check. This helps her to ensure that she is supporting children well to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117938 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 813553 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in West Ealing, in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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